While the Federal Reserve Bank of New York released a report on Monday showing a modest improvement in New York manufacturing activity in the month of April, the index of activity in the sector fell by much more than economists had been anticipating.
The New York Fed said its general business conditions index plunged to 6.6 in April from 20.2 in March, although a positive reading indicates an increase in manufacturing activity. Economists had expected the index to edge down to 18.0.
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June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.